Walking along Batavia's memory lane
Jul 13, 2023
I've enjoyed walking the streets of Batavia this summer. I am going to take you on one of my walks. This walk is like taking a trip back to when I was…
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WATCH: Pedal Party starts in Batavia
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA — The Batavia Pedal Party has begun, as Kyler Preston got his first call Tuesday from someone who wanted a leisurely ride around…
Summer Fun: Le Roy brings long-awaited spray park online
Jul 13, 2023
LE ROY — A temperature around 60 degrees and a spritzing rain were hardly the desired conditions to debut a new spray park, but with warmer days…
Sweet music: Batavia Concert Band makes 2023 debut at Centennial Park
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA — Music filled the smoky evening air at Centennial Park this week as the Batavia Concert Band began its 99th season. The musicians,…
(WATCH) On hallowed grounds: Historic Batavia Cemetery celebrating 200 years
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA — The Historic Batavia Cemetery — at which a Who’s Who of famous figures were laid to rest — has a bicentennial this…
History with HLOM: Historic Batavia Cemetery is a trip through history
Jul 13, 2023
This year marks the bicentennial anniversary of the Historic Batavia Cemetery. For the past 200 years, many of the most well-known local residents…
Great White replaces Skid Row Friday in Batavia Downs Summer Concert Series
Jul 13, 2023
BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel announced that due to circumstances beyond its control, Friday’s concert will no longer feature…
Expanded edition of Oatka Festival returns Saturday, Sunday
Jul 13, 2023
LE ROY — The Oatka Festival that returns this weekend is a little larger than the festival put together last year. “We have expanded this…
Vintage wheels to roll into town for Nash car show July 22
Jul 13, 2023
If you happen to be out and about for a nosh next weekend, you may also want to check out the Nash that will be in town. Nash Car Club of America that…
Music and art ‘ramble’ on in Batavia
Jul 3, 2023
BATAVIA — Except for a little rain Saturday afternoon, musicians were able to delight a crowd during the annual Batavia Ramble and Explore Art…
Enter through the coffee shop for art and music @ The Harve
May 18, 2023
Nothing like the smell of burnt shopping cart to go with your morning coffee. That was just one of several teasers thrown online to pique…
Try Hockey for Free brings kids to Batavia
Mar 1, 2023
BATAVIA — About 40 kids were out on the ice earlier today at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena, getting used to the ice to possibly…
Downtown Batavia celebrates FeBREWary with a beer walk
Feb 26, 2023
BATAVIA — Groups made their way along Main Street and elsewhere in the downtown Saturday evening, trying to visit as many stops as they could to…
Ready to rock: Marshall Tucker Band, Skid Row and more in this year’s Batavia Downs concert series
Jan 11, 2023
BATAVIA — Marshall Tucker Band. Skid Row. Herman’s Hermits. A variety of acts are set to highlight the area’s soundscape as…
HLOM declares Wonderland of Trees winners
Jan 5, 2023
BATAVIA — The Holland Land Office Museum and those who stopped in during the 2022 Wonderland of Trees have decided the winning trees for this year.…
More than 100 found shelter from blizzard at Alabama Hotel
Dec 31, 2022
BASOM — Though he needed a four-hour nap when it was over, Alabama Hotel General Manager Joe Bradt said if he had it to do over again, he would.…
Park Road work nominated for Project of the Year
Dec 31, 2022
BATAVIA — The town’s Park Road upgrade construction project is in the running for a 2022 American Public Works Association (APWA) Genesee…
Santa brings Christmas spirit to Farmer’s Creekside Tavern
Dec 19, 2022
LE ROY — Santa Claus spread joy and the Christmas spirit when he stopped at Farmer’s Creekside Tavern and Inn to spend the day with…
Batavia police and firefighters plan hockey showdown fundraiser
Dec 9, 2022
BATAVIA — Anyone who wants to see the city police and fire departments face off in a hockey game can do so Jan. 8 while contributing to a local…
Progress, painting, and pucks: good things happening at McCarthy ice arena
Dec 7, 2022
After a tour of The McCarthy (a condensed version of David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena sometimes used at the rink) Monday, and noting the newly…
Oakfield celebrates Christmas in the Village
Dec 6, 2022
OAKFIELD — The town and village of Oakfield had a few different Christmas activities over the weekend and a 100-year-old veteran was among the…
Batavia celebrates Christmas in the City
Dec 5, 2022
BATAVIA — Downtown businesses and the City Centre were the centers of attention Saturday afternoon and evening as Christmas in the City returned…
BSA Winter Art Exhibit reception Dec. 8
Nov 30, 2022
Batavia Society of Artists is having its Winter Art Exhibit at the Richmond Memorial Library's Gallery Room for the month of December. All…
Traditional music and ghostly lessons mean only one thing: A Christmas Carole, set for this weekend
Nov 30, 2022
fter performing twice before in the same Batavia Players show, Heather Ferris is now taking the baton, so to speak, as director of what’s become…
